Jackie is the Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and she is also studying for a master’s degree in Political Management at the George Washington University.
Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Jackie interned on Capitol Hill and for C-SPAN as she developed a deep interest in American government and democracy. She enjoyed learning different aspects of what a politician interacts with on a regular basis, and hopes to return to the Hill one day as a Congresswoman.
That’s one reason she’s working on earning a master’s degree in political management, so she can learn the skills needed to run a successful campaign and serve in elected office. It also helps hone skills she uses every day as a lobbyist for AUVSI. In the 2020 elections, she served as the Chief Elections Officer for Fairfax County in Virginia, overseeing a team of 25 elections officers who worked to ensure the integrity of in-person voting.
On being named a Bryce Harlow Fellow, Jackie said, “Being selected as a Bryce Harlow Fellow bolsters my sense of professional integrity. The Foundation sends a message to the world that lobbyists are honest, working hard, and truthful. I’m proud to be part of this group.”
